Manufacturing Engineer

Hyered; Chichester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG food manufacturer is seeking a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to join its team in Chichester. This role involves supporting daily operations through maintenance of production machinery, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in a fast-paced food production environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Friendly and collaborative work environment

Opportunity to work with an ethical, values-led business

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance or engineering within FMCG or food production.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Familiarity with food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on production machinery.
• Minimise downtime through effective fault-finding.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

ONC/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

This range is provided by Hyered. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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An established and growing FMCG food manufacturer is seeking a proactive and hands-on Manufacturing / Maintenance Engineer to join its production team in Chichester. This is a key role supporting the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced food manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on production machinery and associated equipment.
• Minimise downtime and disruption through effective fault-finding and prompt repairs.
• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to ensure smooth operation of manufacturing lines.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts, and asset care.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards, hygiene, and site policies.
• Assist in equipment installations, upgrades, and process optimisation projects.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a maintenance or engineering role within an FMCG or food production environment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills (multi-skilled preferred).
• Familiarity with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high-pressure environment.
• Flexible, hands-on, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, ONC/HNC, or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).
• Experience with automated production lines, packaging machinery, or manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• GMP
• 17th/18th Edition Electrical qualification (if electrically biased).

What’s on Offer

• Career progression in a growing company
• Friendly and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to work with an ethical, values-led business

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Engineering Services

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